best gbox for an m50 325?

[dazleeds]

right think im prob gonna chuck the m50 into my tech1

so whats the best box to use?? do i use the sport box n diff??

or am i better off tracking down an e36 manual box? as mines got an auto attatched

also would it have to be a 325 box or would a 320 e36 box be good?
what diff would i need to use?

cheers all

Daz

[munky30]

Use a 316 touring diff

[Jhonno]

wrong section.. been covered loads

e30 m20 box but needs linkage modding

e36 box, fits fine, needs a low ratio diff

m40 box is useable as well apparently

[PurpleMtec]

I have a MANUAL 325i sport.

So, Basically for the M50 conversion I think I will need...

1. M50 Engine

2. Wiring Loom

3. Existing E30 325i Sport Manual Gearbox

4. Proper gear linkages

5. Does this sound right?

[Jimbob]

To use the standard box you need to mod the bracket a bit like this:


I'm using an M40 gearbox as that will allow you to retain the standard diff (m20 box would generally require a 3.25 or less). The M20 flywheel will also need to be skimmed about 6mm to bolt to the block correctly also